Side x Side

All Side x Side programs integrate multi-disciplinary classroom learning with intensive arts instruction.

Side x Side puts curiosity and engagement back into learning through innovative, arts-integrated in-school programs, professional development, and creative community art programs. Side x Side ignites academic excellence in education through comprehensive arts integration, bringing critical thinking, creativity and innovation into the classroom through arts-based programs. Side x Side recognizes th

06/23/2026

It’s on! Come and enjoy the music, art, food, drinks, and sunshine up on the rooftop deck with us!

06/23/2026

It's on for Wednesday evening! Come and enjoy the music, art, food, drinks, and sunshine up on the rooftop deck with us: https://sidexsideme.com/artdecko/

06/22/2026

It's shaping up to be a beautiful evening THIS Wednesday for ART Deck-O! It's not too late to get tickets: https://sidexsideme.com/artdecko/

Enjoy live music by Ajay Henry and harpist Julia Lane, delicious eats provided by Black Betty’s Bistro and Auntie B’s Baked Goods, beer from Allagash Brewing Company, a signature mocktail, pop-up art events, and more!

06/18/2026

Vote for Side x Side! If you are a member of The Portland Food Co-op, please consider Side x Side in the Register Roundup vote for 10 worthy non-profits. Deadline is TOMORROW: Friday, the 19th! Thanks for your support!
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06/18/2026

Fifth graders at Presumpscot School participated in a Side x Side program that integrated an environmental literacy unit with printmaking. After studying ocean waves (the school mascot), students worked with teaching artist Cat LaBarre to carve linocut blocks to create individual wave images. They then used the blocks to print their wave designs onto a large banner to create one collective ocean design highlighting the strength of community.

06/17/2026

Get your raffle tickets today!
https://sidexsideme.com/artdecko/

06/16/2026

For the love of Art, Education, and Community!
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06/15/2026

First graders at Ocean Avenue Elementary School participated in a Side x Side program that integrated a literacy and science unit on Maine birds with drawing and bookmaking. After choosing a Maine bird to research, students focused on their bird’s feet, feathers, beaks, and wings. They then worked with teaching artist Sarah Boyden to draw each bird body part and create a bird riddle book to showcase their research, writing, drawing, and riddles!